Re: [gardeners] Have you grown these?
David G. Smith (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 05:44:51 -0500
>I tried growing epazote once. Got seed from Johnny's and I direct
>seeded it into the garden. None of them germinated. I seem to
>recall someone saying that epazote seed have poor germination
>rates but my memory is not what it once was. Any comments or
>suggestions about what I did wrong/the seed/germination of
>epazote seed? (BTW, how is epazote pronounced?)
>
On the "Two Hot Tamales" show on FoodTV they say "ep-a-ZOH-tay".
>Does anyone know a source for kari AKA curry -- the large-leaved
>herb used in some Indian dishes (not the narrow leaf stuff that
>occasionally goes by the same name)? Anyone know the
>botanical name of the same? Does anyone know of a source for
>some of the more unusual Indian veggies and spices? Seems like
>sources for Far Eastern veggies and herbs are everywhere but I
>haven't found any good sources for Indian produce.
>
Have you looked at the Redwwod City Seed Company, at
http://www.ecoseeds.com/? They've got some unusual items.
David